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As you chart your course toward future opportunities, we want to bring a critical regional development to your attention – one that illuminates the growing demand for STEM talent right here in Central Florida, with significant implications for job seekers and students in Brevard County.
Boeing opened its new engineering center at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park on Wednesday, spanning 65,000 square feet. (Courtesy: Embry-Riddle)
A recent report from WKMG ClickOrlando announces Boeing’s new engineering center opening at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park in Daytona Beach, Volusia County. This isn’t merely a local headline; it’s a powerful indicator of the expanding STEM landscape across the entire Central Florida region. This state-of-the-art 65,000-square-foot facility is projected to create about 400 new technical and engineering jobs, described as “good, high-paying” positions, specifically supporting Boeing’s Defense, Space and Security programs.
This exciting news underscores the vibrant career pathways available in engineering, aerospace, defense, and related STEM fields. It highlights how companies like Boeing are actively seeking the “wealth of talent that exists here, certainly off the university, but really in Central Florida in general”, making your pursuit of STEM education and skills more relevant and valuable than ever.
